In 2008 Maserati released the Quattroporte Executive GT to the car-buying market. The Quattroporte came in three configurations: Base, Executive GT, Sport GT, and Sport GT S. The Executive GT configuration is powered by the 4.2-liter eight-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 17 city. The Quattroporte competes in the Sedan market segment, in direct competition with Honda.

Maserati Quattroporte Engine Specs

The Quattroporte Executive GT is equipped with a Maserati/Ferrari 4.2 liter eight-cylinder engine that utilizes 32 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 6-speed Transmission. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Sedan arena.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The Quattroporte has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Fuel is handled for the Quattroporte is a Bosch ME-7.3.2 design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 12-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

Vehicle Statistics

The Quattroporte is inches long, inches wide, and inches high. It has a wheelbase of inches. It is able to seat several adults comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the Quattroporte is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the sedan market.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was an industry-high price, with an invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a four-door Sedan.

Fuel Efficiency

The Quattroporte Executive GT received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.

In 2007 and 2008 the Quattroporte Executive GT was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were made available by the factory.

We Think...

The 2008 model year was telling year for the Maserati Quattroporte. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Executive GT version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 4-Door, Executive GT, Maserati Quattroporte, Sedan, United States market

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